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Food Photography Workshop In Seattle - A Recap!

August 19, 2012

I finally sifted through all the pictures I took at the workshop Clare, Becky and I taught last weekend in Seattle and as usual, it was pretty hard deciding which ones to post and which ones to archive. So many good moments! It was intense. Attendees were focused, diligent and really really fun to hang out with.

Teaching with Clare was as much fun and excellent as the first time we did it together in Charleston this past May. We are really excited to be doing more workshops together in November and throughout 2013 when our schedules allow it.

Kuddos to Becky who not only led the food styling portions of each day and photo shoot but also prepared us the best lunches and a fabulous Vietnamese focused feast for our farewell dinner the last day. Loved meeting Marc who came to help Becky in the kitchen throughout the weekend. Those two kept the kitchen firing great dishes and great jokes. (Above set up by Tina Jeffers

Hard at work at the studio...

Gorgeous foods displayed for each shoot assignment quickly became the best snacks and lunches...

One assigned shoot was to create a picnic scene in the park and Becky worked on a gorgeous picnic basket set up to give students some inspiration.

Marc and Becky...

A trail of photographers' set up at Volunteer Park.

These sandwiches were so tempting...

Another location shoot assignment was held at Poppy restaurant. Chef and owner Jerry Traunfeld graciously led us meander throughout the kitchen and dining room as they were setting up for a busy Saturday night.

Loved the decor and feel of the restaurant. Wide open, with lots of gorgeous light and lots of opportunities for one's photographic eye to be inspired.

What is a trip to Seattle without good coffee?...!

I could eat this dungeness crab, nasturtium, avocado and shiso salad everyday. Simple, refreshing and clean. To the point.

Helene, these images are so fabulous. I would love to take part in one of your workshops. Please do let me know if you ever have any scheduled in Canada or closer to Canada! I'm in Montreal. Best wishes, Gwylan

silvermagpies: I have too since I shoot RAW but my post processing is really minimal - 1 minute top per picture. I try to always get the shot in camera instead of trying to fix it in post. More time left to play :)

I had a few tears while reading this post... I miss Seattle so-so much. I can't wait when we go back (I wander how many women do sacrifice everything to follow their husband's dreams?!) Anyway, it just came out... :)All photos are wonderful, such a reach color, even white and glass have character. Thanks Helene!